Nearly every child we test has a gut microbiome that’s barely functional. Lactobacillus? Gone.Bifidobacteria? Gone.Inflammation? High.Pathogens? Thriving.Resilience? Non-existent. The good news? You can rebuild it. But you have to start at the beginning – and that doesn’t mean throwing probiotics at the problem. Step One: Fix the Environment You can’t grow a healthy garden in…
Constipation in Autism: Root Causes and Real Solutions
If your autistic child struggles with constipation, you’re not alone. Digestive issues are one of the most common yet overlooked challenges in autism. Research shows autistic children are far more likely to experience constipation, bloating, and an imbalanced gut microbiome compared to their neurotypical peers. But this isn’t just about discomfort. When digestion slows, it…
How to Detect and Address Gut Issues in Autism
Published article in the Autism Eye Magazine December 2021 written by Stella Chadwick Multiple studies have shown that, children with autism are more prone to gastro-intestinal (GI) problems and in 2014 a study found that these children were four times more likely to have symptoms such as constipation, diarrhoea, or other GI symptoms. A 2017…
